Spring time at Pershing Square
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Yoga, Art Shows, Egg Hunts, Farmer's Markets,
Canine Training, Friday Night Spring Flicks and Special Events
It's Time for Spring and
Pershing Square is Excited!
See You at the "Square" for Spring!
Dedicated for use by Mayor Aguilar in 1866, this park land was named "La Plaza Abaja." In 1886, it was renovated with an official park plan designed by Fred Eaton. In 1911, the park was redesigned by John Parkinson to reflect the social and economic growth of the city.
During World War I, the Square was often the scene for militia receptions and provided a forum for public speakers. On November 8, 1918, the park was formally named Pershing Square in honor of the World War I general.
The next major change came in the 1950s, when an 1800-car garage was built beneath the park. In 1989, the Pershing Square Property Association and the Community Redevelopment Agency contributed to assist the Department of Recreation and Parks in the renovation of the park. Architect Ricardo Legoretta and landscapist Laurie Olin designed the current park plan, and the park was rededicated on February 3, 1994.
For more history and walking tours, contact the L.A. Conservancy.
From City Hall ride DASH "B" toward the Financial District and exit Olive at 6th Street. From the Garland Building ride DASH "E," exit Olive at 7th Street, and walk north one block. For alternate routes, visit LADOT.
Ride the Red Line toward downtown Los Angeles and exit Pershing Square (5th Street). For alternate routes, visit MTA.
Drive the 110 Freeway toward Downtown Los Angeles and exit 6th Street. For parking information, call 213-473-5557.
Disabled Person
Parking is available on the first level of our parking facility. An elevator is also located at the center of the garage. Interpreters, assisted listening devices, and other services may be provided upon request. Please call 888-LA-PARKS or visit www.laparks.org/pershingsquare
Park Advisory Boards and their members are essential to the overall operation of a recreation facility. The partnership between staff and community is of primary importance in identifying and meeting the recreational needs of the community.
Our vision is to provide diverse and beautiful recreation facilities, and innovative leadership for the universal enjoyment of our residents and visitors. P.A.B. enables us to work together to make facilities safe, clean and hospitable.
All meetings are scheduled at 8:30 am in the Pershing Square downstairs conference room.
For more information on attending a meeting, please call 213-847-4970.
For film shoots or venue rentals please contact the Pershing Square Recreation Office and speak with the director in charge.
For film shoots or venue rentals please contact the Pershing Square Recreation Office and speak with the director in charge.
The permit message contact is Lindsay Donaldson at 213-485-1645. Permit request are taken on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. All applicants must schedule a walk through with Pershing Square staff. Venue walk throughs are held every Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 PM.
Film companies are requested to have paper work and payment complete one week prior to scheduled film shoot. Rental Applicants are requested to have paper work and payment complete one month prior to event.
If you would like your music group to be considered for a concerts series please mail a promotional package to Pershing Square care of "Artist Relations" at 532 S. Olive Los Angeles, CA 90013.
Send an EPK to Pershing.Square@lacity.org. Please include all contact information. All musicians, manager or booking agents may submit. All music content, stage set up, audio input and riders are reviewed before presentation selection.
